Forest carbon tool to predict environmental benefits of woodlands
\ Philip Doyle Teagasc’s new Forest Carbon Tool was launched on Wednesday, to be used by forest owners to predict the potential environmental benefits if they’re considering creating new woodlands. Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture Pippa Hackett has described the tool as extremely versatile with the ability to factor in livestock on farms in agroforestry systems and model conifers and broadleaves on different soil types. The tool was established with the support of the Department of Agriculture and developed by Teagasc with specialist input from FERs Ltd. Versatile tool ...
Source: farmersjournal.ie